Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia, has announced that the government will allocate $2 billion annually over the next five years to accelerate infrastructural development across Ghana under the Big Push Agenda.
Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Agotime Kente Festival in the Volta Region on Sunday, August 17, Mr. Segbefia explained that the initiative aims to boost productivity and drive growth in key sectors, including education, transportation, and healthcare.
“We will ensure that infrastructure meets the needs of our industries sustainably. Tourists, whether domestic or foreign, are more likely to visit places with safe and accessible infrastructure. That is one of the benefits of the president’s Big Push Agenda,” he stated.
He added that the plan would direct resources to schools, hospitals, and other essential facilities, describing it as a “large-scale, ambitious development drive” to support national progress.
On local concerns, Mr. Segbefia assured residents of Agotime of the government’s commitment to addressing longstanding water supply challenges. He revealed that, in collaboration with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, efforts are underway to extend the Adidome Water Project to the area.
“The challenges you raised are already part of the government’s development agenda. While things are not perfect, we will not leave your concerns unanswered. Work is ongoing to connect Agotime to the Adidome Water Project,” he said.
Mr. Segbefia also highlighted the recent inauguration of a new board for the Ho Teaching Hospital, describing it as a strategic step toward modernising healthcare delivery and positioning Ghana as a hub for medical tourism.
Source: Citinewsroom
